Occupation: Retired San Diego Firefighter and part time junk salesman

College: UC San Diego and San Diego State University

Wife: Susan. Children: Robin & Lisa

Military Service: Aug 1971 - Oct 2009 ETS: Oct 2009 Rank: MSG/E8

Military Training: Armor Scout ‘72; Airborne ‘72; Ranger ‘72; US Military Academy West Point – dropout (Class of 1977); SF Qual Course ‘75-’77; Jungle Warfare School MOS: 11D (Armor Scout), 18B (SF Weapons), 18Z (SF Ops), 79D (Reenlistment NCO)

Tours of Duty/Missions: 1971-1974, B Co., 75th Rangers (Old LRRP Ranger Company at Fort Carson/Fort Lewis); 1975-1993, C/ 2/12th SFG(A) USAR; 1995-2009, IMA assignments

Time in SF: 34 yrs. SF Units: 12th SFG(A); SOCCENT; USASOC; 1st SFG(A)